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Oklahoma Joe reverse flow
Posted on 3/12/21 at 7:39 am
Posted on 3/12/21 at 7:39 am
Wanting to go back to offset, thinking this is prolly my best bet for combo of price and features. Any feedback or other recommendations?
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Posted on 3/12/21 at 7:57 am to Lucky_Stryke
I see you are in Alabama. Check out Shirley fabrication. They make a heck of a reverse flow smoker from what I read but they aren’t cheap.
This post was edited on 3/12/21 at 7:59 am
Posted on 3/12/21 at 8:40 am to Lucky_Stryke
That's what my wife bought me about four years ago. Love it.
And it's versatile. Obviously you can smoke meats for hours upon hours in the big barrel, but if you want to sear some steaks, pork steaks or burgers, you can do that in the firebox directly over wood or coals.
ETA: Make sure to get one of the REAL ones. I saw OK Joe's at Academy last weekend, one identical to mine, but it was about half the weight. My smoker is about 200 lbs. The one at Academy was probably half that weight, or at least felt like it when I lifted it. The two doors are alot lighter than mine, so I'm assuming much cheaper materials used to construct those store bought ones.
And it's versatile. Obviously you can smoke meats for hours upon hours in the big barrel, but if you want to sear some steaks, pork steaks or burgers, you can do that in the firebox directly over wood or coals.
ETA: Make sure to get one of the REAL ones. I saw OK Joe's at Academy last weekend, one identical to mine, but it was about half the weight. My smoker is about 200 lbs. The one at Academy was probably half that weight, or at least felt like it when I lifted it. The two doors are alot lighter than mine, so I'm assuming much cheaper materials used to construct those store bought ones.
This post was edited on 3/12/21 at 8:43 am
Posted on 3/12/21 at 8:43 am to Lucky_Stryke
Research mods you can make such as gasket sealer and upgraded fire box, and lavalock clamps. It's a good smoker as is but these enhancements will make it better.
Posted on 3/12/21 at 8:44 am to ragincajun03
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That's what my wife bought me about four years ago. Love it.
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ETA: Make sure to get one of the REAL ones. I saw OK Joe's at Academy last weekend, one identical to mine, but it was about half the weight. My smoker is about 200 lbs. The one at Academy was probably half that weight, or at least felt like it when I lifted it. The two doors are alot lighter than mine, so I'm assuming much cheaper materials used to construct those store bought ones.
I think this is right around when Charbroil bought Oklahoma Joe. The quality went down some at that point.
Posted on 3/12/21 at 8:49 am to Hat Tricks
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I think this is right around when Charbroil bought Oklahoma Joe. The quality went down some at that point.
Can you still order the good, heavier version from OK Joe’s? Or would one have to search for a used one to avoid the cheap arse Charbroil one?
Posted on 3/12/21 at 8:51 am to Lucky_Stryke
What's your budget and how many people will you be cooking for the majority of the time?
Posted on 3/12/21 at 8:52 am to ragincajun03
I'm very impressed with my bronco from Oklahoma Joe and I got it last year or so. I barely have to make any adjustments for hours. Rock soild. The only thing is that you can't add wood or charcoal.
Posted on 3/12/21 at 9:01 am to Lucky_Stryke
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I'm very impressed with my bronco from Oklahoma Joe and I got it last year or so. I barely have to make any adjustments for hours. Rock soild. The only thing is that you can't add wood or charcoal.
I have a bronco and love it.
Posted on 3/12/21 at 9:14 am to Lucky_Stryke
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I'm very impressed with my bronco from Oklahoma Joe and I got it last year or so
Yeah I'm another Bronco fan. Have also heard what other posters on here have stated. Old OKJ offsets were built with thicker gauge. I'd keep an eye on Facebook and Craigslist classifieds. Even if it it's in rough shape you could probably bring it back to life with some prep and high temp spray paint.
Posted on 3/12/21 at 12:26 pm to ragincajun03
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My smoker is about 200 lbs.
Mine is about 600lbs, and is small. 1/4" steel is heavy
I want a bigger offset too. I think my next move is a 120 gallon size. I like to cook a lot at one time, but not 500 gallon size. Two briskets and some chicken kind of size.
This post was edited on 3/12/21 at 12:30 pm
Posted on 3/12/21 at 4:04 pm to pdubya76
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I see you are in Alabama. Check out Shirley fabrication. They make a heck of a reverse flow smoker from what I read but they aren’t cheap.
You can get their 24x36 reverse flow smoker for around $2,500 +/-. They make wonderful products and are getting more and more popular. If you get the 24x36 with no custom additions it takes about 6-10 weeks to get it made and delivered. If you have any kind of custom changes, it could take up to 24 months. That's how long the list is for custom made smokers.
Posted on 3/12/21 at 4:13 pm to Norla
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You can get their 24x36 reverse flow smoker for around $2,500 +/-. They make wonderful products and are getting more and more popular. If you get the 24x36 with no custom additions it takes about 6-10 weeks to get it made and delivered. If you have any kind of custom changes, it could take up to 24 months
Damn... Sounds like quite the rig. I think OP is probably looking for something more readily available and price friendly.
Posted on 3/12/21 at 5:19 pm to Saskwatch
I use one heavily. But it's only 1-2 pork shoulders or a few racks of ribs at a time kinda thing.
Posted on 3/13/21 at 7:24 am to Norla
Shirley owner here. I have a trailer mounted 24×60 with an insulated firebox and a three shelf warmer.
The craftsmanship is first rate. The welds look like stacks of dimes fanned out. It holds temps @ +/- 5 degrees from end-to-end.
It wasn't cheap, but it will be the last pit I ever buy.
I used to have a Klose traditional offset. It was awesome too, but after having a reverse flow I can't see switching back.
Paul Shirley is an awesome dude BTW.
The craftsmanship is first rate. The welds look like stacks of dimes fanned out. It holds temps @ +/- 5 degrees from end-to-end.
It wasn't cheap, but it will be the last pit I ever buy.
I used to have a Klose traditional offset. It was awesome too, but after having a reverse flow I can't see switching back.
Paul Shirley is an awesome dude BTW.
Posted on 3/13/21 at 9:06 pm to Swine Spectator
What is your price point. Check out Meadow Creek... Stainless slide outs, reverse flow, and heavy heAvy gauge steel. Made by Aumish in PA. I have one that I just dont use enouph to justify having anymore.(work) If your intrested let me know. Johnmalone816@yahoo its a ts70
Posted on 3/14/21 at 4:06 pm to laslabjohn
Id love to have it but i dont think im in the market for a 1-2k offset. I have used offset before and want to give it a whirl again but funds arent there for that.
Anyone think the old country pecos is better than the reverse flow highlander? there only a 20 buck difference and the old country is welded vs bolt on. However, the information on academy stated that its 14 ga with 11 ga doors. The Ok Joe is 12 ga all the way and that is the thinnest i wanna go. I know the pecos as well has QC issues and its best to pick out at store if possible. bad welds and misaligned doors are the main problems
Anyone think the old country pecos is better than the reverse flow highlander? there only a 20 buck difference and the old country is welded vs bolt on. However, the information on academy stated that its 14 ga with 11 ga doors. The Ok Joe is 12 ga all the way and that is the thinnest i wanna go. I know the pecos as well has QC issues and its best to pick out at store if possible. bad welds and misaligned doors are the main problems
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